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Fitzwilliam Museum agrees to return 19th-century painting stolen by Nazis and earmarked for Hermann Goering’s collection

A panel recommends it is returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owner

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Twilight with the Museums in Cambridge: Our pick of the highlights for February half-term 2023

Descend into the Greek underworld or become a space explorer...

In pictures: Aeroplane restoration work continues at IWM Duxford

Lovers of vintage aircraft can also check out the site’s Hurricane exhibition: Hurricane: Unsung Hero.

How you can get involved in Museum of Cambridge’s crowd-sourced exhibition project called My Mini Museum

Participants will be encouraged to position their My Mini Museums outside their houses

In pictures: Imperial War Museum Duxford’s Flying Finale

The final flying event of the season brought together favourite acts, old and new, for a thrilling day of aerial displays.

Why I gave up my Hollywood job to draw the Scott Polar expedition

A new exhibition at the Scott Polar Museum in Cambridge showcases the art from a new graphic novel on the dramatic tale by a former Disney animator.

Museum of Cambridge seeks support to care for 40,000 items

The museum’s latest annual appeal, ‘Saving Our Stories’, aims to raise significant funds to help it look after its large collection.

Take a tour of Cambridge with help from the city’s top cats, Fitz and Will

The cartoon cats are the stars of a new illustrated guide aimed at showing children around the city and raising money for charity.

Our guide to what’s on in the Cambridge region in summer 2022 to entertain the children

From a solar system trail to water fun, we’ve got the ultimate family guide.

Charles Darwin's stolen Tree of Life sketch to go on display

The drawing was stolen and then returned to Cambridge University Library more than two decades after its disappearance.

Top Gun replica aeroplane unveiled at Bottisham Airfield Museum

The P51 Mustang has been painted in the colours of Col Jack Christian, who was killed in action in 1944.

Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 complete guide: Flight times, what to see and what to take

Look out for, among other things, the Red Arrows, Spitfires and Hurricanes, as well as daring aerial acts from the Aerosuperbatic Wing Walkers.

150-year-old platypus and echidna specimens discovered which prove some mammals lay eggs

The specimens, collected by scientist William Caldwell, have been discovered at Cambridge’s University Museum of Zoology.

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

The Handley Page Victor XH648, an historic jet-powered strategic bomber, has undergone a five-year restoration.

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

The Cambridge Festival is launching this week and there are dozens of events over the holidays.

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

Many of his works are being seen in the UK for the first time, including a self-portrait painted in 2021.

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

The full programme launched last Monday (February 28) and bookings are now open.

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

The fire has been lit for the first time in eight years in a historic refurbished boiler at the site.

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

It’s peak snowdrop season this month and there are several places in Cambridgeshire to enjoy a sumptuous display of the flowers.

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

This half-term the University of Cambridge’s museums have put together a host of activities children can try out at home.

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

Meet the man you’ve probably heard, even if you‘ve not heard of him.

Museums

Fitzwilliam Museum agrees to return 19th-century painting stolen by Nazis and earmarked for Hermann Goering’s collection

Twilight with the Museums in Cambridge: Our pick of the highlights for February half-term 2023

Twilight with the Museums in Cambridge: Our pick of the highlights for February half-term 2023

In pictures: Aeroplane restoration work continues at IWM Duxford

In pictures: Aeroplane restoration work continues at IWM Duxford

How you can get involved in Museum of Cambridge’s crowd-sourced exhibition project called My Mini Museum

How you can get involved in Museum of Cambridge’s crowd-sourced exhibition project called My Mini Museum

In pictures: Imperial War Museum Duxford’s Flying Finale

In pictures: Imperial War Museum Duxford’s Flying Finale

Why I gave up my Hollywood job to draw the Scott Polar expedition

Why I gave up my Hollywood job to draw the Scott Polar expedition

Museum of Cambridge seeks support to care for 40,000 items

Museum of Cambridge seeks support to care for 40,000 items

Take a tour of Cambridge with help from the city’s top cats, Fitz and Will

Take a tour of Cambridge with help from the city’s top cats, Fitz and Will

Our guide to what’s on in the Cambridge region in summer 2022 to entertain the children

Our guide to what’s on in the Cambridge region in summer 2022 to entertain the children

Charles Darwin's stolen Tree of Life sketch to go on display

Charles Darwin's stolen Tree of Life sketch to go on display

Top Gun replica aeroplane unveiled at Bottisham Airfield Museum

Top Gun replica aeroplane unveiled at Bottisham Airfield Museum

Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 complete guide: Flight times, what to see and what to take

Duxford Summer Air Show 2022 complete guide: Flight times, what to see and what to take

150-year-old platypus and echidna specimens discovered which prove some mammals lay eggs

150-year-old platypus and echidna specimens discovered which prove some mammals lay eggs

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

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